unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
unable to move; dead in the water; completely helpless
to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes; to die; to breathe one's last
(with a) whizz; hiss; zip; easily; with ease
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
arrowhead; target of a flying arrow; brunt (of an attack); the very moment (when); the point (of doing)
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
toy; (person or thing treated as a) plaything
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
to pick up; to adopt (a proposal); to take up (a topic); to take issue with; to make a problem of; to report (news); to cover
horizontally; flat; across; crossways; crosswise
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
being put off (by someone's words, behaviour, etc.); being taken aback; recoiling (in shock, disgust, etc.); zooming out or pulling the camera back to get a wider image
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
softening; softening (of attitude); mollification; weakening (of the market); blanching (of vegetables; by depriving them of light)
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
to seclude oneself; to shut oneself away
to get moldy; to get mouldy; to get out-of-fashion
to feel refreshed; to feel more cheerful; to feel better
laughingstock; butt of ridicule
to be possible; to be conceivable; to be likely; to be probable
malicious; ill-tempered; unkind; mean; nasty
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace
sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
absolutely; definitely; unconditionally
opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion
anything and everything; just about everything
to grapple with (each other); to tussle with; to wrestle with; to scuffle with